English–Japanese
“pessimism” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihikan
Example
彼は未来を悲観しています。kare wa mi rai o hi kan shi te i ma su
He is pessimistic about the future.
How to say “pessimism” in Japanese
“Pessimism” in Japanese is 悲観 (hikan).
悲観 (hikan) presents an unfavorable view of what lies ahead and expects trouble or failure.
Example sentences with 悲観
一度の失敗を悲観する必要はありません。ichi do no ship pai o hi kan su ru hitsu yō wa a ri ma se n
There is no need to be pessimistic about a single failure.
Tips for using 悲観
- 悲観 (hikan) can apply to expectations about events, plans, or the future, so its range is wider than simply feeling discouraged.